nightwheel

I have yet to try a Genesis Model 1 on my LCD TV. I have a Hannspree 28' full HD LCD TV But with the retro systems. I have yet to run into any problems except with Quadrun on the Flashback 2. For some strange reason, when I fire that game up. It works for a few seconds, then my LCD loses signal when it start to say "Quadrun Quadrun"

eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230622495825 Would be a interesting addition to any collection. Heck if I had the funds, I'd pick up one of the disks.

I agree. The chips inside are by far the most valuable components, and they're probably socketed, so they can easily be recycled to bring another console "back from the dead." You might want to save the switches, the cartridge guide, and whatever other bits of hardware are still salvageable, but the rest is just plastic and circuit boards. From a monetary stance, I agree too, especially keeping the important parts. But if someone is artistic enough, they could "resurrect" this device from the dead and make a creative piece. When I said "AtariStein", I was saying it could be a good start at an artistic endeavor. Cut even more rips in it and give it a real Frankenstein look. The name idea I had was FrankenVader. Anyways, I just hate seeing the system like this. And after looking at the case damage, while extensive. With some hard work. I could get the case at least fixed. As for the motherboard, it's smashed in around the right side screw hole. Not sure if that would be safe to get fixed. But all the traces, except for one seemed to have survived.

I agree. The chips inside are by far the most valuable components, and they're probably socketed, so they can easily be recycled to bring another console "back from the dead." You might want to save the switches, the cartridge guide, and whatever other bits of hardware are still salvageable, but the rest is just plastic and circuit boards. From a monetary stance, I agree too, especially keeping the important parts. But if someone is artistic enough, they could "resurrect" this device from the dead and make a creative piece. When I said "AtariStein", I was saying it could be a good start at an artistic endeavor. Cut even more rips in it and give it a real Frankenstein look. The name idea I had was FrankenVader. I just hate seeing the system like this. And after looking at the case damage, while extensive. With some hard work. I could get the case at least fixed. As for the motherboard, it's smashed in around the right side screw hole. Not sure if that would be safe to get fixed. All the traces, except for one seemed to have survived.

I have a depressing story. One not of neglect, but full on intentional abuse and torture. This is a Vader I have in my collection of parts and projects systems. The system was found in a dumpster behind a local thrift store. And given during the time this Vader was found. That was other damaged stuff was found in that dumpster. Damage that you could tell was on purpose. The Atari was a victim of a upset employee I believe. I also do have the switch faceplate that goes with the Vader. Has some damage on the backside, but the front looks fine. Mother board also sustained damage. Possibly even fixable given how simple the Vader's motherboard is. For now, I'm going to use the parts from this Vader to get my Sears Video Arcade working properly. Though I do have plans to do a restoration on at the very least the Vaders case sometime in the future. It may never look mint again, but I could still possibly get it looking decent again. Another idea I had for the case was to first fix it. Then drill holes along side the crack, and make it looks like the console was stitched back together. Anyways, also found with the Atari were 2 CR-40's that had the joysticks broke off. But other than that, they seem to be ok.

I got Star Trek: The Movie Collection on VHS for $1.50. The Voyage Home is still factory sealed in plastic.

Part of the problem could be that most of the time they are Famicom carts.

This should be quite interesting!

I went by a yard sale in town today. I picked up the following: Jakks-Pacific Namco Plug-&-Play for $2 And this Entex Galaxian 2 for 50 cents:

Picked up a working 3ft tall poster phone for $1 from a Yard Sale. I also picked one of those Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual from Walgreens for $7.50. For the price, it's pretty good even with the audio issues. And I learned I can play "other" games on it.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nintendo-virtual-boy-review/ It's a interesting Review. Seems to hit upon the usual points about the system.

I've lost almost all my member updates except for one. And that one seems to have doubled it's self. http://www.atariage.com/forums/statuses/all/page__member_id__18160